Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Survivors, community leaders gather at Center City synagogue for Holocaust Remembrance Day
As they honored the 6 million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust, survivors and family members shared their stories of horror and hope.
Broad Street Run 2024: Everything to know about preparations and road closures
The Broad Street Run Expo opened as the City of Philadelphia begins preparations for the 10-mile race on Sunday.
Washington Township officers wrangle loose 200-pound pig 'Pumba' after brief escape
Officers Rossi and Cicalese were the first to answer the call when residents spotted Pumba in traffic at the corner of Egg Harbor and County House roads in Sewell.
Body found in duffel bag identified as child missing for more than 4 months
The child's mother and her boyfriend have already been charged with murder in his disappearance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters hold Passover seders at University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College
Encampment organizers have three demands for university leaders: disclose the schools' financial holdings, divest from companies connected to Israel, and defend Palestinian students.
Crime survivors, families gather for healing vigil in Philadelphia church
Parents said events like this encourage them to speak out and find solutions, such as creating more resources for survivors and families.
Man wanted for attacking woman on Kelly Drive after asking for lighter: Police
Detectives said the man asked for a lighter and then hit her in the face with a piece of wood.
Police looking to ID suspicious man seen inside King of Prussia Mall dressing room
Police say an unidentified man was seen holding a cell phone over the top of a dressing room stall at the Aerie store inside the mall.
Hospital worker fatally struck by vehicle while walking to work in University City
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Philadelphia's University City section.
College students around Philadelphia share opinions over potential TikTok ban
If the bill is signed into law, the social media platform's China-based owner would have roughly one year to find a U.S. buyer or the app will be banned nationwide.